Certification Types and Requirements

The following certifications are available through the Hovercontrol Pilot Training Program. They are listed by the order in which they are earned. Each certification depends on the successful completion of all lower certifications. In addition, each certification requires the successful completion of its related requirements. The requirements for each certification are shown below.



To become a Student Pilot you must:
1. Become a registered member of Hovercontrol.
2. Know and understand the Ground School training material.
3. Take the Student Pilot Knowledge Exam and pass with a score of at least 90%.

Upon successful completion of the course Hovercontrol will award you the above ribbon which will be displayed under your callsign on the member listing and forum posts.


Notes:
1. Once the Student Pilot Knowledge Exam has been successfully completed, the SP Ribbon will appear under your callsign when using the forums.




To become a Certified Pilot you must:
1. Be a Student Pilot.
2. Have total control of the default Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter in VFR clear weather conditions.
3. Have read the Certified Pilot Course material and passed the Certified Pilot Knowledge exam with at least a 90% score.
4. Schedule and pass the Certified Pilot Evaluation Checkride with a Hovercontrol Instructor Pilot or Staff Member.


Upon successful completion of the course Hovercontrol will award you the above ribbon which will be displayed under your callsign on the member listing and forum posts. Additionally, to mark this significant achievement, Hovercontrol will present you with a Certificate which can be downloaded and printed.